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The Eternal Pink diamond unvelied at Dubai's DDE. Image Credit: DMCC

World’s largest ruby, most vivid pink diamond unveiled in Dubai

The unveiling of the pink diamond and the ruby highlights Dubai’s leading role in the diamond industry and growing presence in coloured gems

Empower adds DXB to its portfolio

Empower adds Dubai International Airport to its district cooling portfolio

The total capacity of the plants is equivalent to 11 times the consumption of the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa

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Dubai’s RTA has launched these 3 new metro link bus routes

The RTA has said it will make improvements to the journey times of 48 other routes in addition to the new bus routes

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Dubai announces completion of biogas-to-energy project at Warsan Wastewater Treatment Plant

The biogas power facility has the capacity to generate 44,250 MWh of electricity annually

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Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Municipality ink MoU to further drone initiative

The MoU details a framework to achieve the goals of the Dubai Horizons project that is focused on planning drone flight routes and landing sites

Careem partners RTA in Dubai

Careem, RTA partner to launch ‘School Rides’ in Dubai

The company said its customers can select the ‘School Rides’ car type on its multiservice app to book affordable school rides for their children

Air Canada

Flydubai, Air Canada announce codeshare partnership

The partnership enables customers to conveniently travel to nine routes by obtaining a single ticket

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Dubai’s Select Group to open Fairmont Cheshire The Mere in the UK

Following an extensive renovation programme, the historic property which features an 18-hole championship golf course will open in Q3 2024

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Dubai’s RTA trials driverless electric abra

The inaugural voyage of this autonomous electric abra commenced from Al Jaddaf Station and concluded at the Festival City Station on Dubai Creek

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Israeli consulate general hosts first independence day celebrations in Dubai

The gathering provided an opportunity for the Israeli and Emirati communities to come together and celebrate the shared values of peace, cooperation and prosperity

Dubai Municipality three new Beaches for night swimming photo Duvbai Media Office

Beach tourism: Dubai Municipality opens three new beaches for night swimming

Night swimming timelines at the beaches will be from sunset to sunrise, Dubai Municipality said

Dubai retains FDI ranking

Dubai retains global top spot for attracting greenfield FDI projects

The emirate ranked first in attracting FDI projects into sectors such as tourism, business services, financial services, transport and warehousing, consumer products, and software and IT services

Shiseido Store

New and exclusive: Shiseido Ginza Tokyo store opens in Dubai, and it’s the only one outside Asia

Customers will have access to Shiseido’s full assortments of products  and exclusive access to some of the latest and most advanced products only available in-store

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Emirates to phase out paper boarding passes for flights from Dubai

From May 15, most passengers departing from T3 at DXB will have to use a mobile boarding pass

Dubai Chambers signs MoU with AACCI

Dubai Chambers opens Sydney office, signs MoU with Australia Arab Chamber

The Sydney office is the second to be inaugurated in 2023 and expands the chamber’s global network to 17 representation offices

Emirates Group

Dubai’s Emirates Group reports highest-ever annual profit of Dhs10.9bn for FY2022-23

Emirates Airline reported its most profitable year ever with a profit of Dhs10.6bn compared with Dhs3.9bn loss in the previous year

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Dubai Land Department launches Real Estate Innovation Incubator 2023

The initiative is aimed at encouraging the testing and commercialisation of new and innovative products and technologies in Dubai

Deyaar Development

Dubai property firm Deyaar posts 125% surge in Q1 profit

The property developer’s net profit reached Dhs56.4m in the first three months of 2023 from Dhs25m in the same period last year

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Emirates NBD, DIFC to support Dubai Economic Agenda D33 goals

The joint initiative aims to encourage national talent, drive innovation and entrepreneurial growth

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World’s largest ocean restoration project unveiled in Dubai

URB unveils ‘Dubai Reefs’, a floating living lab for marine restoration and ecotourism

SUnset Hospitality Group expands presence in Marbella

Dubai-based Sunset Hospitality Group expands footprint in Marbella, Spain

The hospitality group will unveil the established venues inside the METTHotel & Beach Resort Marbella – Estepona

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Dubai’s DXB sees passenger traffic reach 95.6% of 2019 levels in Q1 2023

India remained DXB’s top destination country with passenger traffic reaching three million, followed by Saudi Arabia, the UK and Pakistan

Poland

UAE’s flydubai expands network in Poland to three destinations

Flights will operate three times a week from October 29

UAE’s flydubai introduces premium business class ‘seat’

Ten suites will be introduced to a number of the carrier’s newest aircraft before the end of the year

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Palazzo Versace Dubai launches first ever AI-based chatbot

Asksuite has developed a customised omnichannel guest automation chatbot for the hospitality brand

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Dubai is bolstering its global fintech hub status. Here’s how

The DIFC Innovation Hub has launched wide-ranging initiatives designed to nurture entrepreneurship and support startups

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UAE’s flydubai records 50% rise in passengers in Q1 2023

The carrier will grow its capacity across the network by 20 per cent between July 1 and September 30

Dubai tourism in Q1 2023

Dubai welcomes 4.67 million tourists in Q1 2023

The visitors in Q1 2023 were just two percentage points short of the pre-pandemic volume of 4.75 million tourists that arrived in Dubai in the first three months of 2019

BitOasis is poised to become the first to receive an FMP licence

BitOasis secures MVP operational license from Dubai’s VARA

The crypto trading platform plans to launch new virtual asset products with a continued focus on driving accessibility and consumer protection

Dubai Culture launches mobtakir

Dubai Culture launches Mobtakir diploma for entrepreneurs

Applications are currently open and without charge to all UAE residents, including students, professionals, and small business owners until May 20